The Glion Institute of Higher Education in Switzerland offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in hospitality management, event, sport, and entertainment management, attracting over 1,800 international students annually. The programs emphasize practical experience through internships and are recognized by accrediting bodies, providing students with opportunities for careers in various sectors of the hospitality and entertainment industries. With two campuses and strong industry connections, Glion is ranked among the top hospitality schools globally, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for employment.

1. ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
I N S T I T U T E O F H I G H E R E D U C AT I O N
S W I T Z E R L A N D
Hospitality Management
Event, Sport & Entertainment Management
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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2. FOR AN INTERNATIONAL & SUCCESSFUL CAREER
Education
With an increase in business travel, leisure time and disposable income, opportunities in hotel, tourism, event, sport and
entertainment are developing like never before. These dynamic sectors are currently the largest employers in the world
with growth forecasted to continue over the coming decades.
GLION INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Located in Switzerland, GIHE welcomes each year over 1,800 students from more than 85 different countries. Glion offers
undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs that combine current industry knowledge with managerial skills and
personal development. Through its wide choice of curricula, students can choose the program that best answers their
professional goals and individual aspiration.
ACCREDITATION - RECOGNITION
Glion is accredited at university level by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE) of the New England
Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), www.neasc.org, in the United States. It is one of the six associations
recognized by the American department of education. Glion is recognized by the Swiss cantonal authorities of Fribourg.
FACULTY
More than 75 full-time and part-time faculty members of various nationalities convey their passion and experience to
our students. All have relevant academic credentials and/or extensive professional experience. They are encouraged to
be active members of professional associations and are required to regularly update their subject knowledge through
scholarly research.
INTERNSHIPS
E D U C A T I O N
Programs at GIHE include one or two internships of 3 to 6 months in a professional environment. Internships provide
students with the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge to real situations and thus develop their analytical
competences and acquire business acumen. Through these valuable experiences, young graduates bring immediate
added value to hiring employers.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Our career development department is very active in helping students secure employment upon graduation. Each
semester, key recruiters from over 30 international companies come on campus to recruit future graduates. They include
hotel chains such as Accor, Four Seasons, Hyatt International, financial Institutions such as JP Morgan as well as Event,
Sport and Entertainment organizations.
LIBRARY RESOURCES – RESEARCH
Each campus has its own library offering over 11,000 books and more than 15,000 online publications. Our professional
librarians assist students in their academic research and in finding information. Adjacent to each library is a study room that
offers the perfect setting to undertake research and group study.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Both campuses benefit from a wireless environment which offers convenience and ease of access to students. This is why
students are required to have a laptop so they can work and access the Institution’s Intranet, Internet or their e-mails
regardless of their location. They may bring their own laptop provided it meets the required specifications or they can
purchase it through the school.
INTAKES
Intakes are twice a year, in January/February and in July/August.
Industry hiring managers rank Glion among
the top three hospitality schools in the
world for an international career.
Source: TNS, UK - Global Research 2007
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3. OUR CAMPUSES
GIHE is comprised of two campuses – Glion and Bulle. Both offer beautiful outdoor surroundings with nearby activities such
as skiing, golfing, horseback riding, paragliding, cycling and many more.
Students will typically live on or close to the Glion and/or Bulle campus depending on the program chosen.
GLION: Overlooking the tourist resort of
Montreux, the campus of Glion offers a
panoramic and breathtaking view of the Riviera
vaudoise as well as the French and Swiss Alps.
Through its excellent facilities, friendly
atmosphere and multicultural environment,
students develop their hands-on and
administrative proficiency.
BULLE: Bulle is a young and dynamic town
located in the Canton of Fribourg, a beautiful
tourist region. Students study in a purpose
built university style campus and focus on
managerial studies. The campus offers a
comfortable living atmosphere as well as
modern educational facilities.
F A C T S
A FEW FACTS (based on January 2008 data)
K E Y
Total student population 1151
Students on Glion campus 431
Students on Bulle campus 370
Students on internships 350
Breakdown of students per program
Undergraduate students 1029
Postgraduate students 94
Masters students 28
Number of faculty members 76
Average number of internship opportunities per student 6
Average number of interviews for first employment 4
Student male / female ratio 48/52
Number of nationalities represented 85
Percentage of international students 94 %
Percentage of Swiss students 6%
Nationality Mix
Europe 52 %
Americas 11 %
Asia 26 %
Middle East, Africa & Sub Continent 11 %
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4. A WIDE CHOICE OF PROGRAMS
Choice
Glion has developed two main pathways of education:
• Hospitality Management
• Event, Sport and Entertainment Management
ASSOCIATE / BACHELOR DEGREES
While students must choose a path when they enter GIHE, they have the opportunity to change academic pathways at
the end of semester 1.
HOSPITALITY EVENT, SPORT &
ENTERTAINMENT
MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT
Students are allowed
to change pathway at
Semester 1 the end of the first Semester 1
Glion Campus semester Glion Campus
Semester 2 Semester 2
Internship Glion Campus
Semester 3 Semester 3
Glion Campus Internship
P A T H W AY S
Semester 4 Semester 4
Bulle Campus Glion Campus
Page 7 Page 11
Event, Sport &
Hospitality
Associate Degree Entertainment
Administration
Administration
Semester 5
Pages 8-9 Internship Pages 12 - 13
Hospitality Management Event, Sport &
Semester 6 Entertainment
Bulle Campus Management
Hospitality & Tourism
Management Semester 7 Event Management
Bulle Campus
Hospitality Finance &
Revenue Management Entertainment
Bachelor’s Degree Management
Hospitality & Human
Resources Sport & Entertainment
Marketing
Hospitality Marketing
Sport & Entertainment
Facility Management
Hospitality and Event
Management
Hospitality &
Environmental
Management
Please note: specializations may be added as new needs evolve from the industry's perspective.
POST GRADUATE PROGRAMS
GIHE offers post graduate programs from 1 to 2 years in hospitality (page 10) or in Event, Sport and Entertainment (page 14).
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5. A WIDE RANGE OF CAREER OPPOR TUNITIES
Career
An education in the growing industry of hospitality, tourism, event, sport and entertainment offers a wide choice of
career opportunities to young graduates. Students may therefore choose to work in one of the following sectors:
HOSPITALITY & TOURISM EVENT, SPORT & ENTERTAINMENT
HOTELS & FOOD SERVICES SPORT & EVENT FACILITY
• National and international hotel chains • Sport centers
• Corporate offices • Health and fitness clubs
• Hotels • Golf clubs
• Holiday and sports clubs • Sport stadiums
• Time sharing accommodation • Training facilities
• Restaurants • Professional sport franchises
• Bars ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE
• Night clubs • Casinos
• Catering including mass, embarked, • Theme parks
operational site and institutional • Amusement and attraction parks
FOOD INDUSTRY • Private clubs
• Production facilities • Resorts
• Distribution and trade companies • Concert, music, theaters venues
• Processing plants • Museums
TOURISM • Film production houses
C A R E E R
• Tourist offices HEALTH & WELLNESS
• Ministries of tourism • Clinics and hospitals
• Travel agencies • Specialized establishments
• Tour operators (retirement and Spas)
• Tourism planning and development sector SPORT ADMINISTRATION
• Railway, maritime, airline companies • Sporting goods manufacturing companies
• Convention and congress facilities • Sport federations
HEALTH & WELLNESS • Professional team franchises
• Clinics and hospitals • Local government department
• Specialized establishments • Sport development institutions
(retirement and Spas) MARKETING & COMMUNICATION
HUMAN RESOURCES • Marketing companies
• Human resources department • Sales departments
• Training department • Public relations firms
MARKETING & COMMUNICATION • Communication agencies
• Sales and/or marketing department • Event management companies
• Public relations department • Product marketing, distribution and retailing
companies
EDUCATION - TRAINING
• Hotel and tourism management schools EDUCATION -TRAINING
• Professional and vocational establishments • Sports management schools
• Research institutions • Professional and vocational establishments
• Youth centers
JOURNALISM & MEDIA
• Professional and specialized press JOURNALISM & MEDIA
• Publishing houses • Professional and specialized press
• Publishing houses
OTHER SECTORS AND SERVICES
• Finance - banks
• Insurance companies
• Equipment supplier companies
• Real estate
• Information technology and IT services
• International business relations
• Diplomacy
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6. INTERNSHIP AND FIRST EMPLOYMENT STATISTICS
Career
INTERNSHIP FACTS - 6 internship opportunities per student
GIHE students are in high demand. There are on average 4 internship opportunities per student in Switzerland and
abroad in our database. The first internship is for students to experience what working in the industry is like. Students
are supported with finding this placement but have to commit time to find their placement with our help. The second
internship is designed as an administrative or junior management level placement and is the responsibility of the
student to find. Students are supported in their search by the internship department. Internships offer an ideal
environment for students to showcase their talents, which can often lead to an employment offer upon graduation.
For the hospitality management section, students typically do their internship(s) in one or several of the following
departments: front office, service, kitchen, rooms division and administration.
Historically, students in the event, sport & entertainment program have obtained administrative internships in hotels,
resorts, sports federations, event organizations, health and sports clubs, as well as the Olympic museum and other
companies related to the Olympic Games.
Countries/Continent where students do their internship(s) (all programs combined - 2008)
Europe 40%
Switzerland 27%
Asia 22%
Americas 6%
S TAT I S T I C S
Middle East and Africa 2%
A BRIGHT FUTURE LIES AHEAD ! - 4 interviews per student
In 2007/2008, each graduating student averaged 4 interviews with key recruiters from international companies. Many
of those interviews resulted in offers of employment upon graduation.
First Employment Status on Graduation Day
Employed or with employment offer 89%
Continuing studies or other 11%
First Employment Destination
Europe 47%
Americas 30%
Asia 15%
Middle East and Africa 8%
First Employment Sector
Corporate training is in high demand, as it allows graduates to quickly access managerial positions. Trainees
typically work for 12 to 18 months, rotating through the various departments of a hotel, resort or other
international organization before choosing a specialty. This exposure to many aspects of the hospitality industry
allows for rapid advancement to senior level positions.
Initial Hospitality Employment by Sector Upon Graduation
Corporate or Management Training 48%
Rooms Division 23%
Sales & Marketing 13%
Finance 7%
Food & Beverage 4%
Other (tourism sports, entertainment etc.) 4%
Human Resources 2%
Note: The above figures are based on December 2007 and June 2008 graduating students
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7. H O S P I TA L I T Y P R O G R A M S
Associate
ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN HOSPITALITY ADMINISTRATION (2 years)
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4
Glion Internship Glion Bulle
The Associate Degree in Hospitality Administration is a 2 year program that prepares students for the bachelor degree.
Students acquire a solid base to better understand the business environment while developing their personal and cultural
awareness. Emphasis is on professional skills to help students appreciate the complexity of working in revenue driven
surroundings.
While most students choose to continue towards the bachelor degree, career opportunities exist for those who wish to
start working at this point.
Potential entry career positions: Supervisor, Middle Management, Administration, Assistant to Department Head.
Semester 1 Semester 3 Semester 4
• Craft Based Learning in Service • Craft Based Learning in Food • Principles of Tourism and Travel
& Kitchen & Beverage or in Rooms Division • Food & Beverage Management
Professional Development • Housekeeping Operations • Food & Beverage Administration • Rooms Division Management
A S S O C I A T E
Management • Rooms Division
• Introduction to Food and Beverage
• Applied Accounting • Financial Management I
Entrepreneurship • Basic Accounting
• Introduction to Entrepreneurship* • Marketing
• English • Foreign Language or Academic • Academic English or Critical
• Spanish or French (if 320 achieved) English or advanced IT* Reading of English Literature
• Intensive Oral English • Psychology of Leadership* or • Architecture orienteering and the
General Education • Information Technology Principles of Geopolitics Interpretation of the Natural
• Health & Recreation* • Advanced Academic Support Landscapeand Design or Music
• Learning Skills • Internship Research and in Historical, Cultural and Social
(including Maths support Preparation** Contexts
and Intensive Oral English) • Transactional Analysis and
Experiential Art Therapy or
Words and Image or
Role Play
• Natural Science
Note : all students will do a six months internship during semester 2.
* Not for Diploma students
** Only for second semester of the diploma track
These course titles are guide lines and subject to change at any time.
DIPLOMA IN HOTEL AND RESTAURANT OPERATIONS (1.5 years)
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3
Glion Glion Internship
This one and a half year program is open to students aged 17 years old or older and is designed to provide
fast-track access to first employment.
Please refer to semester 1 and 3 of the Associate Degree for course guide lines. However, please note that the
Diploma program has fewer courses than the Associate Degree.
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8. H O S P I TA L I T Y P R O G R A M S
Bachelor
BACHELOR DEGREE (3.5 years)
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 5 Semester 6 Semester 7
Glion Internship Glion Bulle Internship Bulle Bulle
This program provides students with strong foundations to start an exciting international career. After having
successfully completed the four semesters of the Associate Degree, students go on their second internship before
choosing one of the degree specializations. Each path offers courses that meet today’s industry requirements and
allows students to follow their area of interest.
Potential entry career positions: Manager or Entrepreneur, Middle Management, Corporate and Management Training.
Students enrolled on this program will follow the common courses plus the specialization courses of the pathway
they choose.
COMMON COURSES
Semester 6 Semester 7
BACHELOR DEGREE
• Human Resources in the Hospitality Industry • Dissertation (honors students only) or
Independent Research Study
Professional Development • Industrial Employment Culture
• Assessment Center
• Legislation and Contractual Law • See courses in specialization
Entrepreneurship tracks A through E
Semester 6 & Semester 7
Mandatory Courses Elective Courses
• Philosophy and Ethics • Transactional Analysis and Experiential Art Therapy
General Education • Statistics • Media and Arts
• Research Methods and Report Writing • Art History and Appreciation
or Business Research Methods • Theater & Music in Everyday Life
• Organizational Behavior (on some pathways) • Drama & Voice
• Text and Visual Arts
• Microbes and Men
• Environmental Management
• Science and Society 430 Orienteering
and Interpretation of the Natural Landscape
Note : All Students will do a six months internship during semester 5.
SPECIALIZATION COURSES
➤ A. Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management
This degree opens the doors to a wide range of career opportunities. It is the best choice for those students who have
career aspirations as executives in large companies or step into the entrepreneurial world.
• Leadership
Examples of • Integrative Business Game
Course Specialization: • Entrepreneurial Finance
Courses are subject to changes
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9. ➤ B. Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality and Tourism Management
Countries and regions increasingly depend on tourism as a substantial element of their economy. This degree
prepares students for employment in managerial jobs where they will play key roles in planning, developing
and promoting tourism.
• International Tourism Planning and Development
Examples of • System Analysis for the Hospitality & Tourism Industry
Course Specialization: • Managing Visitor Spaces for Tourism & Leisure
• Transport Planing
➤ C. Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Finance and Revenue Management
Financial institutions, hospitality organisations and chartered accountants recruit our graduates as they have
broad based hospitality backgrounds coupled with high levels of Financial acumen.
• Hospitality Real Estate Finance
Examples of • Financial Analysis
Course Specialization: • Law and Corporate Governance
• Entrepreneurial Finance or Cost, Price and Revenue Management
➤ D. Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality and Human Resources
Service industries are “people” businesses. Our graduates who are prepared within the broad field
of hospitality and specialized in human resource management and development present companies
with a desirable set of skills.
BACHELOR DEGREE
• Training & Development
Examples of • Change Management
Course Specialization: • Human Resources Strategy
• Sales Management: the Creation of Customer Value
➤ E. Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Marketing
Marketing is a core business competency which assists in the development and implementation of corporate
strategies. Students choosing this specialization will bring innovation and contemporary Marketing ideas
to their first employers.
• Contemporary Issues in Marketing
Examples of • Services Marketing
Course Specialization: • Essentials of Brand Management
• Sales Management: the Creation of Customer Value or International Marketing
➤ F. Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality and Event Management
Event Management and organisation is one of the fastest growing segments of the Hospitality Industry.
The student will develop skills in event planning and operations within the broader context of their business
and management competence development.
• Managing Hospitality in Events
Examples of • Conference and Exhibition Management
Course Specialization: • Managing Visitor Spaces for Tourism and Leisure
➤ G. Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality and Environmental Management
Environmental management and sustainable systems are a major challenge that industry faces. Students will gain
strategic knowledge and competencies in Environmental management within the context of Tourism
and Hospitality business management.
• Environmental Science and Design
Examples of • Community and Sustainable Development
Course Specialization: • Systems Analysis for the Hospitality and Tourism Industry
• International Tourism Planning
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10. H O S P I TA L I T Y P R O G R A M S
Postgraduate
POST GRADUATE PROGRAMS (1 to 2 years)
Semester
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3
Internship
A* B*
The post graduate programs offer students who are looking for a career change, the opportunity to learn the fundamental
skills and knowledge of the hospitality industry. These programs are tailor-made according to the student’s previous
experience and the objective he/she wishes to achieve. Employers particularly appreciate the diverse background and
experience of post graduate students.
A* POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HOSPITALITY ADMINISTRATION
2 taught semesters (12 courses) plus 1 internship in the industry
B* POST GRADUATE HIGHER DIPLOMA IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
3 taught semesters (18 courses) plus 1 internship in the industry
Note: students with work experience and no bachelor degree will be awarded a Professional Development Diploma or Higher
Diploma depending on the program chosen in place of the Post Graduate Diploma or Higher Diploma.
** Depending on entry date, students will begin their semester either on Glion or Bulle Campuses (Winter intake: Glion
P O S T G R A D U AT E
Campus, Summer Intake: Bulle Campus)
COURSE CHOICES
Semesters 1 & 2
• Contemporary issues in Hospitality
Craft Based Learning - Kitchen and Restaurant
• Introduction to Food and Beverage
• Food and Beverage Administration Practices
Professional Development • Food & Beverage Management
and Entrepreneurship
• Facilities Management
• Rooms Division
• Operations Management
• Rooms Division Management
• Basic Accounting s
• Principles of Strategic Management
• Business Planning
• Hospitality Supervision
Entrepreneurship • Customer Service
• Advanced Accounting Principles
• Managing Events
• Financial Management I
• Marketing
• Information Technology
• Foreign Language
General Education • English
• Advanced Information Technology
• Communication
Note : For Semester 3 of the Post Graduate Higher Diploma, students are required to choose a total of 6 courses from semesters 4, 6 and 7 of
the hospitality pathway. Internships will be taken after the final semester on campus.
These course titles are guide lines and subject to change at any time.
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11. E V E N T S P O R T & E N T E R TA I N M E N T
Associate Degree
ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN EVENT, SPORT AND ENTERTAINMENT ADMINISTRATION (2 years)
& ENTERTAINMENT ADMINISTRATION (2 Years)
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4
Glion Glion Internship Bulle
This 2 year program prepares students for the bachelor degree. Combining educational courses with hands-on learning,
students will be fully prepared to enter with confidence the event, sport and entertainment industry and will develop their
personal and cultural competences. Although most students choose to pursue their bachelor degree studies, they have the
possibility to enter the professional world at this point.
Semesters 1 & 2 (Foundation Year) Semester 4
• The Sport and Entertainment Industries • Managing Events in Sport and Entertainment
• Event Studies • Sport and Entertainment Facility and Venue
• Sport Studies Management
Professional Development • Psycho-socio Aspects of Participation
A S S O C I AT E D E G R E E
and Performances
• Entertainment Studies
• Craft-based Learning in Event Sport and Entertainment
• Basic Accounting • Financial Management I
Entrepreneurship • Advanced Accounting Principles • Marketing
• Managing People in the Sport and Entertainment
Industries
• English (various levels) or Foreign Language • Principles of Geopolitics
• Learning Skills • English (various levels)
General Education • Information Technology
• Basic Information Systems
• Psychology of Leadership
• IT in Business and Society
Note : all students will complete a 3-6 months internship during semester 3.
These course titles are guide lines and subject to change at any time.
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12. E V E N T, S P O R T & E N T E R TA I N M E N T
Bachelor Degree
BACHELOR DEGREE (3.5 years)
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 5 Semester 6 Semester 7
Glion Glion Internship Bulle Internship Bulle Bulle
This program provides students with strong foundations to start an international and exciting career. After having
successfully completed the four semesters of the Associate Degree, students will go on their second internship before
choosing one of the specializations. Each path offers courses that meet today’s industry requirements and allows students
to follow their area of interest.
Students enrolled on this program will follow the common courses plus the specialization courses of the pathway they
have chosen.
COMMON COURSES
Semesters 6 and 7
• Dissertation (honors students only) or independent Research Study
• Assessment Center
• Sport, Entertainment and the Media, (except track A)
BACHELOR DEGREE
Professional Development • Systems Analysis for the Hospitality and Tourism Industry (except track D)
• Managing Visitor Spaces for Tourism & Leisure (except track D)
• Industrial Employment Culture
• Operations management in Tourism & Leisure (except track D)
Entrepreneurship • Legislation and Contractual Law
• Macro/Micro Economics
Mandatory courses Elective courses
• Philosophy and Ethics • Transactional analysis and Experiential Art Therapy
• Statistics • Media and Arts
General Education • Research Methods and Report Writing • Art History and Appreciation
• Organizational Behavior (on some pathways) • Theater & Music in Everyday Life
• Drama & Voice
• Text and Visual Arts
• Microbes and Men
• Environmental Management
• Science and Society
Note : all students will complete a 3-6 months internship during semester 5.
These course titles are guide lines and subject to change at any time.
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13. SPECIALIZATION COURSES
➤ A. Bachelor of Business Administration in Event, Sport and Entertainmment Management
This track prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities in these dynamic industries. In particular it
provides students with a variety of transferable business knowledge and skills, that are highly sought after in
corporations and entrepreneurial environments.
Semesters 6 and 7
Professional Development • Contemporary Issues in the Entertainment Industry
• Entrepreneurial Finance
Entrepreneurship
• Leadership
➤ B. Bachelor of Arts in Event Management
Due to the recent commercial explosion of the event industry, graduates will gain a full understanding of this
sector through skills they will have acquired such as critical analysis, communication, leadership and the
development of project management.
Semesters 6 and 7
Professional Development • Managing Hospitality in Events • Conference and Exhibition Management
Entrepreneurship • Fundraising for Not-for-Profit Events & Organizations
BACHELOR DEGREE
➤ C. Bachelor of Arts in Entertainment Management
The massive global growth of leisure time and disposable income has led to a new, more aggressive approach to
entertainment management. This track will prepare students to take an active role in the music, media, film,
gaming, sport, visitor attraction or arts sectors of the industry.
Semesters 6 and 7
• Essentials of Brand Management • Casino & Gaming Management
Professional Development
• Contemporary Issues in the Entertainment Industry
➤ D. Bachelor of Arts in Sport and Entertainment Marketing
This specialization will be of particular interest to students with an entrepreneurial spirit and who wish to discover
the fascinating world of marketing linked to the sport and entertainment industry.
Semesters 6 and 7
• Knowledge Management • Contemporary Issues in Marketing
Professional Development • Essentials of Brand Management • Sport Retail and Merchandising
• Service Marketing
Entrepreneurship • Sales Management: the Creation of Customer Value
➤ E. Bachelor of Art in Sport and Entertainment Facility Management
This option will allow students to acquire the necessary competencies to manage sport and entertainment facilities
and related venues.
Semesters 6 and 7
• Introduction in Spa Management • Casino & Gaming Management
Professional Development
• Managing Hospitality in Events
Entrepreneurship • Sales Management: the Creation of Customer Value
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14. E V E N T, S P O R T & E N T E R TA I N M E N T
Post Graduate
POST GRADUATE PROGRAMS (1 to 2 years)
Semester
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3
Internship
A* B*
The post graduate programs offer students who are looking for a career change, the opportunity to learn the
fundamental skills and knowledge of the event, sport and entertainment industry.
A* POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EVENT, SPORT & ENTERTAINMENT ADMINISTRATION OR
IN SPORT ADMINISTRATION:
2 taught semesters (12 courses) plus 1 internship in the industry
B* POST GRADUATE HIGHER DIPLOMA IN EVENT, SPORT & ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT OR
IN SPORT MANAGEMENT:
3 taught semesters (18 courses) plus 1 internship in the industry
Note: Students with work experience and no bachelor degree will be awarded a Professional Development Diploma
or Higher Diploma depending on the program they choose in place of the Post Graduate Diploma or Higher Diploma.
COURSE CHOICES
P O S T G R A D U AT E
Semesters 1, 2 and 4
• The Sport and Entertainment Industries • Managing Events in Sport and Entertainment
• Event Studies • Sport and Entertainment Facility and Venue
• Sport Studies Management
Professional Development • Psycho-socio Aspects of Participation and
Performance
• Entertainment Studies
• Craft-based learning in Sport and Entertainment
• Basic Accounting • Financial Management I
• Advanced Accounting Principles • Food and Beverage Management
Entrepreneurship • Managing People in the Sport and Entertainment • Event Management Project
Industry
• Academic English (various levels) or • Foreign Language
Foreign Language • Principles of Geopolitics
General Education • Communication
• Information Technology
• Basic Information Systems
• Psychology of Leadership IT in Business and Society
Note : all students will complete a 3-6 months internship after final semester on Campus.
These course titles are guide lines and subject to change at any time.
COMPETE AND STUDY PROGRAM
Prepare for Post Competition!
This unique program is designed for athletes who want to prepare for their post competition career. Athletes can obtain an
Associate or Bachelor Degree while still focusing on training and competition. They can delay semesters and/or reduce the
number of courses per semester. However, this program requires that students meet academic criteria to successfully earn
their degree.
Please note that GIHE does not offer athletic scholarship and students do not receive credits for their training or competition.
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15. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission
ASSOCIATE / BACHELOR DEGREE
1. Age 18 or above.
2. A completed application form with all pertinent attachments and an application fee of CHF. 100.-
3. An essay explaining the student’s motivation (minimum of 250 words and maximum of 1,000 words).
4. A copy of Baccalauréat, Maturité, Abitur, A-levels, accredited International High School Diploma,
University Degree or equivalent.
The above must show all courses completed and the grades received.
5. For those who have studied outside Switzerland or the European Union:
5.1 Complete information on the school or college with an explanation of the grading system in English or French.
5.2 Letter of recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor.
6. If English is not your mother tongue, or if you have not spent at least 3 years in an English speaking school, please
enclose a copy of one of the following:
6.1 TOEFL: minimum score of 500 points for the paper based test, 173 points for the computer based test,
61 points for the internet based test.
The TOEFL testing code number for Glion Institute of Higher Education is 7337.
6.2 Cambridge First Certificate: Grade C.
6.3 I.E.L.T.S. minimum of 5.0 in listening, reading, writing & speaking in all components.
6.4 All English certificates must have been issued in the last 12 months prior to admission.
7. A valid medical certificate.
DIPLOMA PROGRAM
A D M I S S I O N S
1. Age of admission, typically, 17 years of age or older.
2. A completed application form with all pertinent attachments and an application fee of CHF. 100.-
3. An essay explaining the student’s motivation (minimum of 250 words and maximum of 1,000 words).
4. A copy of a High School Diploma, or completed High School Secondary Education in a recognized institution or
work experience. The document must show all courses completed and the grades received.
5. For those who have studied outside Switzerland or the European Union:
5.1 Complete information on the School or College with an explanation of the grading system in English or French.
5.2 Letter of recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor.
6. If English is not your mother tongue, or if you have not spent at least 3 years in an English speaking school,
please enclose a copy of one of the following:
6.1 TOEFL: minimum score of 500 for the written based test, 173 points for computer based test or
61 points for the Internet based test.
The TOEFL testing code number for Glion Institute of Higher Education is 7337.
6.2 Cambridge First Certificate : Grade C.
6.3 I.E.L.T.S. minimum of 5.0 in listening, reading, writing & speaking in all components.
6.4 All English certificates must have been issued in the last 12 months prior to admission.
7. A valid medical certificate.
8. Students achieving the Diploma with an average of 7.5 may progress to the Degree program.
POST GRADUATE PROGRAMS
1. Normally aged 24 or above.
2. A completed application form with all pertinent attachments and an application fee of CHF. 100.-
3. An essay explaining the student’s motivation (minimum of 250 words and maximum of 1,000 words).
4. Must have a Degree or equivalent or three years of work experience (not necessarily hospitality based).
Non degree holders will receive a Professional Diploma or Higher Diploma.
5. If English is not your mother tongue, or if you have not spent at least 3 years in an English speaking school or
work environment, please enclose a copy of one of the following:
5.1 TOEFL: minimum score of 500 points for the paper based test, 173 points for the computer based test,
61 points for the internet based test.
The TOEFL testing code number for Glion Institute of Higher Education is 7337.
5.2 Cambridge First Certificate: Grade C.
5.3 I.E.L.T.S. minimum of 5.0 in listening, reading, writing & speaking in all components..
5.4 All English certificates must have been issued in the last 12 months prior to admission.
6. A valid medical certificate.
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16. I N S T I T U T E O F H I G H E R E D U C AT I O N
S W I T Z E R L A N D
Admissions Department
Rue du Lac 118 - CH-1815 Clarens - Switzerland
Tel: +41 (0)21 989 26 77 - Fax: +41 (0)21 989 26 78
E-mail: info@glion.edu
Glion Campus
Route de Glion 111
CH-1823 Glion-sur-Montreux
Switzerland
Tel: +41 (0)21 966 35 35
Fax: +41 (0)21 966 35 36
Bulle Campus
Rue de l’Ondine 20
CH-1630 Bulle
Switzerland
Tel: +41 (0)26 919 78 78
Fax: +41 (0)26 919 78 79
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